How to Properly Treat Insomnia
Sleep is essential for our bodies to perform properly. Without the necessary sleep, you can lose focus, become irritable, and make regular errors at your job or school. Many people who cannot easily fall asleep or stay asleep for a period of time are desperate to get a good night’s rest, so they turn to over-the-counter medications such as Benadryl or prescription medications like Ambien or Xanax.
While taking such medications can help you stay asleep, they also can have some serious side effects that should be concerning. Depending on the specific drug, some side effects can include the following:
- Keeping you in the early stages of sleep so you never actually have a restful night
- Dry mouth
- Reduced memory
- Constipation
- Blurry vision
- Dependency on the drug
It’s important to know that there are other options out there to help you sleep properly and our pharmacists can work with you to find the right solution for you.
Natural Supplements
There are many supplements you can take that are natural and easy on your body that can help you overcome your insomnia. Some natural sleep aids can include:
- Magnesium
- Vitamin B6
- Melatonin
- L-theanine
- 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
- Vitamin D (for drowsiness during the day)
We can create a combination of these supplements to prevent you from having to take a number of pills each night.
In addition, people can react to these supplements in different ways, including experiencing some intestinal issues. Our pharmacists can create topical gels that prevent the vitamins from entering your stomach or we can lower your dosage to prevent such side effects. We can also compound formulas that are safe for pregnant women, who so often long for a good night’s sleep.
If your insomnia persists, we can address a possible hormone imbalance that may be causing the problem. We can test to see if you have any deficiencies in your hormones and then create a solution for the underlying problem to try to resolve your insomnia.
Call 856-323-8723 or stop by today for more information.
At Kress Specialty Apothecary, we want all of our patients to live healthy and well-rounded lives. We seek out the safest and mildest solutions to help you sleep with the fewest side effects. We can examine a possible underlying problem that is causing your insomnia and use our compounding skills to create a gentle formula that helps you achieve a full night’s rest so that you can be your best self during the day. Call us or come by our retail store today!